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Hohner Special 20 (A Major)
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Awesome response, superior bendability and the sweetest tone ever. This harp is the first choice for those learning to play. Its special airtight design makes it the most recommended go-to harp for harmonica players of any style, including blues, country, folk or rock. The plastic comb doesn't absorb moisture making it longer lasting. Harp of choice of harmonica virtuoso John Popper (of Blues Traveler) and played by Bob Dylan on his 2007/08 tour. Chances are your favourite player has several of these harps in his case.
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They are great! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
A few reviews here suggest the new "Progressive"-labelled harps are not as good as the original Special 20's. I've played Special 20's for at least 20 years. I haven't noticed any big change. They work great - certainly better than any other harps below $100 if you want a comfortable plastic comb. Eventually the reeds may fail, but that means you played it enough to wear it out. Sorta like a good pair of hiking boots.
Posted by harpo on Dec 20, 2024
Excellent instrument 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Longueuil, Quebec
Je n'ai que de bons mots pour le Special 20. Il est facile à jouer comparé à d'autres modèles. Pas besoin de s'epoumonner pour obtenir un son riche, au contraire ! Une simple respiration et le tour est joué. Il se prend bien en main et son peigne glisse assez bien sur les lèvres. J'acheterai assurément d'autres Special 20 en tonalités différentes !
Posted by Bruno on Jul 12, 2024
Hate this harp 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (LM Pro), Ontario
I agree with William. These Special 20 Progressives, the newer model of the Special 20, are not very good. The originals were fantastic. These new ones are unpleasant to play.
Posted by Sam on Sep 16, 2022
Hohner Special 20 harmonica 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Peterborough, Ontario
The original Special 20's were great harps... easy to play, and the best plastic combed harp I have used. HOWEVER, Hohner changed them about 5 years ago. They are now called Special 20 "Progressive". That name only appears on the actual harp and not on the box. These new harps are horrible in my opinion... very airy and very stiff to bend notes. I am holding on to my original 20's for dear life.
Posted by William on Sep 16, 2022
First harmonica and I love it! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Tracadie, New Brunswick
This was my father's day gift from my family. I got a open C harp and love it! I never played before this (although I always wanted one) and I must say that I really enjoy the sound. It cuts trough really well when accompanied with a guitar, or just by itself. Really easy to play,
Posted by Rémi on Jul 12, 2022
Thirty years later, still a great harp. 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary East, Alberta
It is still playing clean after thirty plus years, mine cost 12 bucks back then.
Posted by Jack on Feb 4, 2015
Fine harmonica! 10 of 10 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
I have tried the Special 20, Marine Band and Marine Band Deluxe. While the Marine Bands have a warmer sound to them, the Special 20 has the best feel and is easiest to play. If you are just starting out, I'd highly recommend starting with a Special 20. I've had mine for 2 years now and it still sounds fantastic. Can't say enough about this harmonica! Love it
Posted by Jay on Nov 17, 2014
Skip the cheap harps, start with a Special 20 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. Catharines, Ontario
I started with a cheap BluesBand, and realized quickly that I wanted to really learn harmonica. Bought a Special 20 and wow, what a difference. So much easier to play. The Hohner "Just Breathe" slogan makes a lot more sense with a quality harp. For less than $40 you get a world-class instrument... if I'd known better, I would have started with the Special 20.
Posted by anonymous on Apr 8, 2014
Loud & rowdy 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton North, Alberta
The Special 20 is easy to play, bend notes and get high volume. Use a bit of restraint as you can get carried away and blow a reed. The bummer is, reed sets are barely available and almost as expensive as a new harp.
Posted by Ted on Apr 2, 2014
Poor value 1 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Guelph, Ontario
Only key of A , I have had one "c" harp for 10 yrs. I use Bb A C G D Replace Key of A 2-3 times a year. I have tried many others, same thing.
Posted by anonymous on Apr 2, 2013
Great sound 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Burlington, Ontario
My very first harmonica. Great sound and easy to bend.
Posted by Jordan on Dec 2, 2012
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Special 20 (A Major) | 307872 |
